Porgy and Bess is probably the most famous and most successful American opera from the twentieth century and at times, it has been the most controversial. Based on DuBose Heyward's novel, Porgy, and the play that was adapted from the novel, it has long been considered the crowning achievement in the stellar careers of all of the authors. To this day, the story of the crippled beggar transformed by his unexpected and improbable love for Bess, is performed all over the world by theatre and opera companies. Porgy and Bess opened in New York at the Alvin Theatre on October 10, 1935. The Broadway revival was in 1942. The landmark 1953 Broadway revival toured for years as a goodwill ambassador on behalf of the U.S. State Department and in 1959, the opera was finally filmed by Samuel Goldwyn. PAB Theatre, Inc is proud to present the 75th Anniversary Tour of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.